E3 2002: Spongebob SquarePants

THQ demoed to the public today its kids title, SpongeBob SquarePants Revenge of the Flying Dutchman, and it's one freaky little game.

Based on the popular TV show, THQ's SpongeBob SquarePants Revenge of the Flying Dutchman stars the sponge himself and his buddies, including a blobby starfish guy, Patrick Star, and other candidly named characters, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, the infamous Dutchman and other freaked out sea creature thingies.

SpongeBob features seven worlds, eight challenges per level, DVD extras including sketches of the original character, bonus mini-games, various costumes including SpongeBob as Mermaid Man, Patrick as a pirate, and Sandy wearing karate gear, among others. And for those fans of the TV series, the game offers the real voices from the television series, including those of SpongeBob and Patrick Star. Waaa-hooo!